Academy Lead for Reading and Literacy Expiring soon

The PWR team at Teaching Personnel is proud to partner with an Academy in Chatham, Kent, seeking a motivated and enthusiastic English specialist to join them as the Academy Lead for Reading and Literacy. If you're passionate about literacy and eager to make a positive impact across the whole school, this role could be perfect for you!

About the Role:

As the Academy Lead for Reading and Literacy, you will provide professional leadership and management of all activities relating to literacy throughout the school. Working alongside key staff members, including the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning, the Associate Leader for English, and the Librarian, you will oversee interventions to support students in developing their literacy skills and track the impact of these interventions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting Literacy Across the Curriculum: Collaborate with academic departments to embed literacy and reading throughout the curriculum, ensuring that literacy skills are developed across all subjects.
• Planning and Delivering a Stimulating Curriculum: Utilize your creativity and expertise to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating literacy curriculum that engages students and fosters a love for reading and writing.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the impact of literacy interventions and initiatives, making data-informed decisions to drive improvement in literacy outcomes for all students.

What You Will Need:

• Qualified teacher status and expertise in English/literacy education.
• Positive and open approach to learning, with a commitment to fostering a culture of literacy within the school community.
• Thorough knowledge of current curriculum developments and best practices in literacy education.

About the Academy:

The Academy in Chatham is known for its welcoming and caring environment, where staff-pupil relationships are strong, and every student feels valued and supported. With excellent resources and a strong arts education program, including a Platinum Artsmark award, the Academy provides a stimulating learning environment where students can thrive.

Committed to providing an education for all, the Academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at ensuring that every student reaches their academic potential and becomes a dynamic member of society.

What Our Trust Offers You:

• Supportive network of schools across Kent, Hampshire, Devon, and Essex.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A focus on transforming life chances through education, with a commitment to developing every member of our community to think critically, be their best selves, and shape their success.

If you're passionate about literacy and eager to join a community dedicated to transforming lives through education, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a copy of your CV and a member of the PWR team will reach out to discuss further details.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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